Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
The policy is:
the statement of overall intent and direction of the organisation in respect of the specific area of managerial responsibility
Risk is
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequence and likelihood
Risk management is
the culture, processes and structure that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse risk
Risk management may be applied to:
statutory compliance
occupational health and safety
environment
quality
property security
business risks, such as:
credit management
capital expenditure
sales and marketing
finance and accounting
The system's procedures are
the procedures that support and expand on the policy and set out the requirements for implementing the system on individual sites. They provide direction and guidance to those responsible for implementation of the system including the preparation of site specific work procedures, instruction and practices to put the system into effect
System's procedures may include:
identification of hazards
risk identification
risk assessment
risk treatment
interim solutions
dealing with unplanned incidents and events
consultation
communication
monitoring
review
record keeping
reporting
training
Risk identification is
the process of determining what can happen, why and how
Risk assessment is
the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation
Risk treatment
should considered using options in sequence from eliminating the hazard, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally personal protective equipment
Consultation would typically include:
regulatory authorities
tenderers
project managers
contractors
employees
community
customers
suppliers
Risk management processes are
the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the task of establishing the context, identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and communicating risk
Monitor is
to check, supervise, observe critically, or record the progress of an activity, action or system on a regular basis in order to identify change
Resources may include:
people
finance
equipment
buildings/facilities
technology
information
Risk management documentation may need to include:
requirements for the maintenance of records for statutory/legal breaches
provision of information and training
regulations and code of practice relating to statutory/legal compliance
site representatives and committees
issue resolution
Audit is
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives
Records and reports may include:
audit and inspection reports
hazard registers
risk analysis records
risk treatment reports
minutes of meetings (risk management, occupational health and safety, environmental etc)
induction, instruction, training and assessment
manufacturer's and supplier's information
dangerous goods and hazardous substances registers
plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
First Aid/medical records
major incident and emergency response instructions
emergency contact lists
financial records
contract documents

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply in establishing and maintaining of risk management systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of risk management systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain risk management systems
consistent and timely establishing and maintaining of risk management systems
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to establish and maintain risk management systems
consistent and timely gaining of approval for the establishing and maintaining of risk management systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the application of risk management systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.